It came in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, but national basketball insiders are now understanding that Bronny James can ball.
The Los Angeles Lakers were down multiple players on Thursday, including LeBron James and Luka. Doncic, but J.J. Redick saw it as an opportunity for Bronny to show the world his skill set. He took it upon himself to put moves on defenders of the Bucks, drain a pair of three-point shots, and go seven-of-10 shooting from the field. As the latest James in the NBA, Bronny turned in a career-high 17 points. He dished out five assists and grabbed three rebounds, despite an 89-118 loss to Milwaukee at home.
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James mentioned to reporters in a post-game presser about how comfortable he’s become.
His confidence is growing with each moment on the court as he looks to validate himself as a pro. Several voices in the sports world reacted to James’ performance via X, including two former NFL players.
BRONNY JAMES TONIGHT:
17 POINTS
5 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
7/10 FGM
2/4 3PMCAREER-HIGH. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/fMUxnkvA5t
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 21, 2025
A lot of people owe Bronny James an apology and you know exactly who you are.
Let the apology be as loud as the disrespect. pic.twitter.com/YVIbWDUUBm
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) March 21, 2025
There is no way you actually watched Bronny James play in high school, college or in the G League and didn’t know that he was an actual NBA level talent. Now his haters are backtracking after he had a career high 17 pts on 7-10 shooting. Lebron was RIGHT. pic.twitter.com/AYH1EtX2UL
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 21, 2025
Bronny James tonight:
17 PTS
5 AST
70% FGThe youngest Lakers rookie to reach these numbers in a game since Magic Johnson (1979). pic.twitter.com/cZ1LonoesC
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 21, 2025
“People have owed Bronny an apology before these 17 points. They never gave him a chance to go out there and work and get better.”
— @89JonesNTAF pic.twitter.com/1LFZiLwePi
— The Facility (@TheFacilityFS1) March 21, 2025
James became the youngest Laker since Magic Johnson (1979) to record at least 17 points, five assists, and average 70 percent shooting from the field in a game. He looks to build off these numbers on Saturday versus the Chicago Bulls.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him him X via @CoachingMSmith.
